Josephine Peggy Morris-Farmer
Aug 12, 2020
Josephine "Peggy" Morris – Farmer Josephine Farmer, departed from this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 peacefully at her home after a long illness and entered in eternity to be with the lord surrounded by those who loved her. was born on October 2, 1934 in Emanuel County, GA to Ellie Mae Watkins and Joe Morris. She was the second...
Cathy J. Koch
Aug 12, 2020
SCHENECTADY- Cathy J. Koch, 62, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 6, 1958 daughter of the late Raymond and Amelia Burnash.Cathy is survived by her husband of 25.5 years, Daniel C. Koch; son, Ron Liddle, Jr. (Donna); 5 grandchildren, Kelly, Dakota, Bianca, Dante, Bryson; sisters, Elizabeth Clough (David), Corrine Lukowicz (Stephen),...
Rex Shiels Ruthman
Aug 12, 2020
Rex Shiels Ruthman, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Guilderland on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020. He was married on October 15, 1972, to the love of his life, Elisabeth Anne (née Busuttil), with whom he enjoyed a transcendent partnership at home and at work spanning decades and continents. A proud and committed husband, father, and friend, Rex formed...
Stephanie J. Jones
Aug 12, 2020
Far Rockaway, NY- Stephanie J. Jones, 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Stephanie was the daughter of the late Mary Jones. Stephanie enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. She loved going to the Casino with her daughter and also shopping. Stephanie is survived by...
Elaine K. Hoeffner
Aug 11, 2020
COLONIE- Elaine K. (Schermerhorn) Hoeffner, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2020.She was born in Hudson, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Schermerhorn. She grew up in Albany on Chestnut St., attended Phillip Schuyler High School and worked at the New York State Teachers College before raising a family. She was predeceased in...
Christopher J. Marcello
Aug 11, 2020
Amsterdam-Christopher J. Marcello of Amsterdam NY passed away at Albany Medical Center on August 11, 2020 at the age of 38.Born in Niskayuna on September 19, 1981 he was the son of Linda and Charles Marcello. Christopher was a warrior, He had fought and overcome so very much in his lifetime. The moments spent with him were unforgettable by all...
Elsa Acevedo
Aug 11, 2020
Watervliet- Elsa Acevedo, 77, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020. Born in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Rogelio & Paula Colon. She is predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Jorge Acevedo.Elsa was an avid New York Yankee fan since she was a young woman. She truly enjoyed taking her kids as well as their friends to...
Maxine L. Joubert
Aug 11, 2020
Maxine L. Joubert, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Maxine was the daughter of the late George Bradley and Ella Bradley.Maxine enjoyed spending time with her entire family who she loved cooking and entertaining for. She had a love for fishing and even set the record for the largest rainbow...
Hope E. Sousie
Aug 10, 2020
Hope Elizabeth Sousie changed all of our lives for the better when she entered this world on November 13, 1994. When she departed it on August 10, 2020, she took a piece of us with her. Hope was a recent graduate of HVCC, having received a degree in Health Information Management Technology. She will forever be remembered for her love...
Rosann D. Crayon
Aug 9, 2020
Rosann Crayon aka Annie, 62 years of age, passed away on Sunday August 9th 2020. Rosann was born April 27th, 1958 in Albany, NY, to the late Rosalie and Harvey Bigger. Rosann enjoyed spending time with her family who she loved cooking and entertaining for. The thing she loved the most in life was spending her time with her grandchildren...
Estelle A. Czarnecki
Aug 8, 2020
TROY-Estelle A. Czarnecki , 86, died August 8, 2020. A wife, a mom, a nana, a friend, it's time to rest. We, your children thank you, for all your love and we are so grateful for all the years we had with you. We will never forget your last wink and the boundless love you always showed for us. We...
George W. Hyson
Aug 8, 2020
TROY - George W. Hyson, 94, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on August 8, 2020 at the Troy Center in Troy following a period of declining health.He was born in Schenectady on February 21, 1926 a son of the late George and Susan (Winston) Hyson. Following high school, George entered the United State Army during World War II. During the...
Rita Clare Drozdzal
Aug 8, 2020
TROY~Rita C. Drozdzal died a senseless death August 8, 2020 from COVID at the age of 91. At the time of her death, she was a resident of The Troy Center. Rita was a lifelong Albany resident, and a graduate of St. Casimir's and St. John's Academy. Rita had a long career working for the NYS Department of Health, Wadsworth...
George D. Hildebrand
Aug 7, 2020
Wynantskill - George D. Hildebrand left life suddenly on August 7, 2020, after a long illness. George was born in the Bronx to his mother, Mary Cassidy, an Irish immigrant and his father, Ernest Robert Hildebrand, a Swiss immigrant. George was very proud of his Irish ancestry. He loved life and enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh, usually, at...
Neil C. Brown Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Delmar-Neil C. Brown, Jr, 87, of Delmar, passed peacefully at home on August 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ballston Spa, NY, he was the son of the late Neil C.Brown and Ethel (Sherman) Brown. He graduated as Salutatorian from Ballston Spa High School in 1950. Neil attended the N.Y. State Teachers College in Albany and graduated...
Francis R. Morgan, Jr.
Aug 6, 2020
ALBANY - Francis R. Morgan, Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Francis was born on May 28, 1938 in Albany and was the son of the late Francis R. Morgan, Sr. and Mary Elia Morgan. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Dolores Zell and Joan Liuzzi and his brother,...
Michael Patrick Mcgahay
Aug 6, 2020
ALBANY - Michael Patrick McGahay, 53, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on August 6, 2020. Survived by his mother, Joan (Claxton) McGahay; sisters Nancy and Debbie of Colonie and Latham, and Joyce of Maine. He is also survived by his nephews, Christopher (Haneen), and their daughter, Noelle, of Kentucky, John (Justin) of Clifton Park, and Steven (Elizabeth) of Albany. He...
Frederick C. Dewey
Aug 6, 2020
ALBANY - Frederick Charles "Jack" Dewey went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2020 after a long illness. Jack was born on March 25, 1932 in Bakersfield, California. Second oldest of eight, Jack grew up in California in a variety of locations but particularly loved the family farm, first a chicken ranch in Ceres with 5,000 chickens and...
Peter A. Salamida
Aug 6, 2020
Albany- Peter A. Salamida , 68, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Peter was born and raised in the North Albany Projects on McGuire Ave to the late Joseph Salamida and Joan Pagano.Peter enjoyed spending time with his entire family and especially enjoyed joking around with his grandchildren. He was an avid bowler...
Patricia K. Ross
Aug 5, 2020
Rensselaer- Patricia K. Ross (Hammond), 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her Residence with her loving family by her side. Patricia was the daughter of the late Harold George Hammond and Anna Lattimore - Vanslyke. Patricia was the devoted wife to Benjamin F. Ross. They were married 42 years. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her entire family...
